There are 6 ways to get from Ventura to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 21m$1,328–2,801Drive 331.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Tijuanacar 331.2 km
3h 38m$659–952Bus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
8h 58m$726–1,026Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Santa Clara and Oak WB to SB Airport NBbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 17m$1,781–4,780Train, bus
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
9h 55m$666–1,086Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ventura, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
6h 27m$4,326–10,193
Ventura to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to drive which costs $650 - $950 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $650 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventura to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara & Oak and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Ventura and Tijuana is 356 km. The road distance is 331.2 km.
The best way to get from Ventura to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $1300 - $2800.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Ventura to Tijuana, including transfers.
Ventura to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Oxnard station.
Ventura to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ventura to Tijuana is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $1300 - $2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $900–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C. once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,000 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–3,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ventura Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $900–2,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,000
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $700–1,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ventura to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Ventura to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Tijuana is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ventura to Tijuana.
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